Cape Town Spurs vs Mamelodi Sundowns prediction and betting tips on April 09, 2024
Cape Town Spurs will host Mamelodi Sundowns for their match in the 24th round of the South African Premier League at the Athlone Stadium on Tuesday evening. Will the visitors encounter any problems in this encounter? Here's the forecast for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Cape Town Spurs
The "Urban Warriors" have struggled in the current Premier League season and almost have no chance of remaining in the elite division. Currently, Cape Town Spurs sit at the bottom of the South African Premier League table. They have only collected 12 points in 22 matches, with three wins and 16 losses. In their last fixture, Cape Town Spurs suffered a 0-2 defeat away against Chippa United.
Mamelodi Sundowns
Sundowns enter this match against Cape Town Spurs after securing a home victory in the quarter-finals of the CAF Champions League against Young Africans. Both legs of this tie ended in a goalless draw, and the fate of the qualification was decided in a penalty shootout, where Rulani Mokwena's team emerged victorious. In the league, Mamelodi Sundowns currently occupies the top spot with 49 points from 19 matches. In their last Premier League match, Sundowns secured a 1-0 home victory against Richards Bay, further solidifying their lead in the South African championship. Notably, Mamelodi Sundowns remains undefeated in the league, with 15 wins in 19 matches.
Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History
- In the first round, Mamelodi Sundowns defeated Cape Town Spurs 3-0 at home.
- Mamelodi Sundowns has won their last four encounters against Cape Town Spurs.
- The "Total Over 2.5" outcome has occurred in the last three meetings between these two teams.
Cape Town Spurs vs Mamelodi Sundowns Prediction
Mamelodi Sundowns is the clear favorite in this encounter. However, betting on the away win won't yield much profit, with odds of just 1.27. We suggest taking the "Total Over 2.5" option with odds of 1.74.